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Pomegranate Habanero Hot Sauce

Create your own sweet and spicy hot sauce with vibrant pomegranates, goji berries and fiery habenero peppers to use as a marinade or atop your favorite dish for a little kick!

Ingredients

2 Red bell peppers
2 Garlic cloves
8 Habanero peppers
1/2 cup Pickle juice brine
1 Tbsp. Sea salt
2 cups Pomegranate juice
3 Tbsp. Goji berries

How to:

Slice red peppers, discarding inner pith, seeds, and stem. Slice garlic.
Wearing gloves, remove stem and seeds of habanero peppers and roughly slice.
Add red pepper, garlic, and habanero slices to small pan along with pickle juice brine, 1 cup filtered water, and sea salt.
Cover pan, bring mixture to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes on low heat. Remove lid and set aside to cool slightly.
Add pomegranate juice to a separate pan and reduce on high for 5 minutes, or until mixture is reduced to half a cup in volume.
Add pepper mixture, remaining liquid, reduced pomegranate juice and goji berries to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Keep refrigerated for a few months.

Cork Trivet

Save your wine corks to make this simple cork trivet. It’s a perfect earth-friendly use of your leftover corks and great for keeping hot pots from scorching and marking up your countertops

You’ll need:

About 50 wine corks, all roughly the same size
Large hose clamp, 10.5-inches in size
Flat head screwdriver

How to:

Arrange the wine corks inside the hose clamp until it’s full and snug.
Use a flathead screwdriver to tighten the clamp around the center of the corks.It should feel snug and secure when finished.

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Ham Roll-up with Fruit, Veggies and Coconut Rolls

Whether your kids are craving something sweet or savory, this easy lunch idea will be sure to satisfy their hungry tummies!

Thanks to @littleeatsandthings for this recipe.

Ingredients:

1 Sprouts Brand whole wheat tortilla
2 oz. Sliced deli ham
1 slice Swiss cheese
1 Lettuce leaf
2 servings Sprouts Coconut Rolls
1/4 cup Strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup Carrot sticks
2 Tbsp. Peanut butter
1/2 cup Edamame
1/4 cup Cherry tomatoes
2 Tbsp. Ranch dressing

turkey rolls in a bento box with veggies

How to:

Step 1: Place lettuce, cheese and ham onto the whole wheat tortilla and roll. Cut wrap into 2-3 sections and place in bento box.

Step 2: For a savory bent box: Place edamame, tomatoes and ranch dressing in the bento box. Add a serving of Sprouts Coconut Rolls for dessert!

Step 3: For a sweet bento box: Place carrots, strawberries and peanut butter in the bento box. Add a serving of Sprouts Coconut Rolls for dessert!

Nut-free Bento Box

This healthy, nut-free lunch is full of bright colors, nutritious food and fun treats. From fruit kabobs, cookie-cutter cheese or delicious chocolate coconut rolls, your kids are sure to discover a few favorites!

Thanks to @lemonsandbasil for this recipe.

Ingredients:

10-12 Crackers of choice, gluten-free if needed
3-4 slices Sprouts Colby Jack Cheese
1/3-1/2 cup Sprouts Organic Hummus
2 lrg. Carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
1/2 Cucumber, cut into sticks
1/2 med. Bell pepper, cut into sticks
5 Strawberries, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup Blueberries
2 Kiwis, peeled and cut into small pieces
10-12 Sprouts Chocolate Coconut Rolls

How to:

Step 1: For the cheese and crackers: Cut cheese slices with small cookie cutter to make fun, special shapes. To keep the cheese from making the crackers soft, wrap the cheese slice in a small piece of plastic wrap or put crackers in a small, snack size bag.

Step 2: For the hummus and veggies: Add 2-4 tablespoons of hummus to the bento box, along with the carrot, cucumber and bell pepper sticks.

Step 3: For the fruit kabobs: Alternate strawberry, blueberry and kiwi pieces on toothpicks and add 4-5 mini fruit kabobs to each box.

Step 4: Finally, add 5-6 Sprouts Chocolate Coconut Rolls to the box.

Easy Vegetarian Bento Box

This hummus and veggie wrap is paired with poppable cheese cubes, fresh fruit and addictive peanut butter puffs for an easy, vegetarian lunch your kids will crave every day.

Thanks to @40aprons for this recipe.

Ingredients:

1 Whole wheat tortilla
2-4 Tbsp. Sprouts Organic Hummus
2 Tbsp. Chopped veggies of choice like fresh tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber and shredded carrots
1 leaf Lettuce
Handful cheese cubes
Handful fresh fruit
1 Hard-boiled egg, halved
Handful Sprouts Peanut Butter Puffs

How to:

Step 1: Spread 2 tablespoons of hummus on the wrap, making sure it goes all the way to edge.

Step 2: Place lettuce leaf down then sprinkle veggies over. Tightly roll then cut into pinwheel slices.

Step 3: Serve with cubes of cheese or slices pressed into cute shapes, fresh berries or fruit, hard-boiled egg and Sprouts Peanut Butter Puffs.

SHOP BACK TO SCHOOL

We’re making back-to-school snacking easy with five gluten-free recipes perfect for after-school. Whether you want snacks ready as your kids run in the door or you want them helping in the kitchen, nutritious and kid-approved afternoon snacks are a must! We’ve partnered with some of our blogger friends to help bring a little gluten-free goodness to your kiddos snacks.

Animal Face Chocolate & Peanut Butter
Rice Cakes

Ingredients:

For the chocolate peanut butter spread:

1/2 cup Sprouts Creamy No Stir Peanut Butter
2 Tbsp. Cocoa powder
2 Tbsp. Honey

For the toppings:

10-12 Sprouts Organic Brown Rice cakes
1/3 cup Sprouts Creamy No Stir Peanut Butter
Additional honey to drizzle, if desired
1 Banana, thinly sliced
1 Apple, thinly sliced in circles, then cut in half
Handful blueberries
Handful baking chips of choice
Handful cashews
Dried fruit, optional

How to:

Step 1: Mix your chocolate peanut butter spread by combing 1/2 cup of peanut butter, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of honey in a small bowl. Mix until a smooth consistency is reached and cocoa powder is all mixed in.

Step 2: To assemble animal faces, line up rice cakes, then chose your base spread. For example, use the chocolate peanut butter spread for the monkeys and one fish, then use the regular peanut butter for the dogs and remaining fish.

Step 3: Create the monkey: Spread out your nut butter of choice. Drizzle with a little extra honey, if desired. Then cut your banana to make the upper and lower part of the nose/snout. Finally, add the cashews for ears.

Step 4: Create the fish: Use your spread of choice over the whole rice cake, drizzle with a little extra honey, if desired. Then cut a small triangle out of a couple of the banana circles to make the back fin. Put that on the far side of the rice cake, slightly hanging off, then layer 3-4 round banana slices to create the scales. Finally, select a small blueberry for the eye and a piece of dried from for the mouth or a little apple slice.

Step 5: Create the dog: Spread out your nut butter of choice over the whole rice cake, drizzle extra honey if desired, then use the thinly sliced, half-circle apples to create the dog ears. Use small blueberries for the eyes, then a banana slice and blueberry for the mouth/nose.

animal face rice cake after school snacks

Peanut Butter Fruit Dip

Ingredients:

3/4 cup Sprouts Creamy No Stir Peanut Butter
4 oz. Cream cheese
1/4 cup Plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp. Coconut flour
2 Tbsp. Maple syrup
1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. Almond extract
1/2 Tbsp. Cinnamon

How to:

Step 1: Add all your ingredients for the dip (cream cheese, yogurt, peanut butter, coconut flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond extract and cinnamon) to a food processor or high-powered blender and process until smooth.

Step 2: Serve with your choice of fruit, crackers and other snacks!

Chewy, Nutty and Crispy-rice Granola Bars

Ingredients:

2 cups Gluten-free rolled oats
1 cup Crispy-rice cereal
1/4 cup Honey
1 tsp. Vanilla
3/4 cup Sprouts Creamy No Stir Peanut Butter
1 tsp. Brown sugar
1/4 cup Chopped walnuts
1/4 cup Chocolate chips

How to:

Step 1: Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the rice cereal and oats.

Step 3: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together the brown sugar and honey until just boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until well combined.

Step 4: Pour over the dry ingredients in the bowl and mix with a wooden spoon.

Step 5: Stir in the walnuts and let cool slightly before adding the chocolate chips.

Step 6: Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish with a spatula and press until it is evenly distributed.

Step 7: Place into the refrigerator to chill until firm then slice bars into the desired size and serve.

homemade chocolate chip granola bars on a plate

Pineapple Coconut Protein Dip

Ingredients:

8 oz. Noosa Coconut Yogurt
9 oz. So Delicious Dairy-free CocoWhip Coconut Whipped Topping
1/2 cup Sprouts Crushed Pineapple, drained

Choice of fruit:

Pineapple, sliced or speared
Mango, sliced
Strawberries, quartered
Kiwi, quartered
Cherries
Bananas, sliced

How to:

Step 1: Combine the yogurt with the So Delicious CocoWhip Coconut Whipped Topping and crushed pineapple.

Step 2: Mix to combine.

Step 3: Serve with fruit of choice for dipping.

Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Ingredients:

1 cup Gluten-free rolled oats
1/2 cup Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips
1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill Golden Flaxseed Meal
1/2 cup Sprouts Creamy No Stir Peanut Butter
1/4 cup Sprouts Organic 100% Raw Honey
1 tsp. Sprouts Organic Vanilla Extract

How to:

Step 1: Add 1 cup rolled oats and 1/2 cup flax seeds to food processor and blitz until blended well. Break up the oats so the texture is a nice grain but not a flour.

Step 2: Add in 1/2 cup Sprouts Creamy No Stir Peanut Butter, 1/4 cup honey and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Blend again until well combined.

Step 3: Transfer to bowl and stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips, or add chocolate chips to food processor and pulse a few times to combine.

Step 4: Transfer bowl or food processor bowl to the fridge and chill 20-30 minutes to make the dough easier to roll.

Step 5: Scoop the mixture into balls and press mixture in firmly. Roll between palms to form rounded balls. You may have to work the dough in your hands if it gets crumbly, but just keep pressing it together to form a solid piece.

Peanut butter energy balls rolled on a plate

lunch boxes around school supplies on a slate background

Lunch is in session!

It’s back-to-school season and we know it can be difficult getting those kiddos back into a school routine, and that can take a toll on any parent. Which is why we want to help solve for a better school year with fresh new lunchtime ideas. Step aside crustless PB&Js, we’re here to make healthy taste great with these six back-to-school lunch ideas your kiddos will love. So grab your pen and paper, you’ll want to add these items to your next grocery list!

Brain Booster

It’s time to get those little gears turnin’! Easy to assemble, the Brain Booster lunch packs some nutritious punch with healthy fats from the eggs and a vitamin-rich berry medley.

Ingredients:

Sunflower seed butter
Boiled eggs
Sweet Potato Chips
Broccoli with ranch dipping sauce
Mixed berries

blue bento box with vitamin c rich foods

Yippee for Vitamin C

Bursting with vitamin C, the colorful fruits and veggies in this lunch will help keep your kiddos’ immune systems strong.

Ingredients:

Clementine orange
Red bell pepper
Yogurt dip made from Mountain High Yogurt
PB&J quesadilla
Annie’s fruit snacks

Brunch Box

When your kid can’t get enough of breakfast, serve it up again for lunch! Super easy to assemble in a snap, your kids will love the theme. Pro tip: Cut the waffles into strips after you toast them so the pieces are easy to dip.

Ingredients:

Sprouts Multigrain Waffle strips
Syrup for dipping
Fresh cut fruit
Sprouts Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Granola or Cereal

rainbow colored fruits and vegetables in a blue bento box

Colors of the Rainbow

Almost too pretty to eat, these assorted colorful goodies are sure to put a smile on their faces. From the red cherry tomatoes to the purple wrap bites, these ingredients will provide natural antioxidants and nutrients that taste just as good as they look.

Ingredients:

Cherry tomatoes
Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies
Snap peas
Blueberries
Grapes
Cream Cheese & Turkey Wrap, cut into bite-size pieces:
Purple corn tortilla
Whipped cream cheese
Sliced turkey

Plant-based Bento

Check all the macronutrient boxes, with a plant-based lunch box. Proteins? Check. Healthy fats? Check. Complex carbs? Check. You probably already have most of these ingredients in your pantry!

Ingredients:

Three bean salad: kidney, black and garbanzo beans, diced cucumber, your choice of dressing, parsley
Banana roll ups: Sprouts Artisan Corn Tortillas, sunflower seed butter, banana
Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
Sprouts Hummus

Protein-packed Box

Protein doesn’t always have to come from meat. Your kids’ favorite foods, like cheese and peanut butter, have plenty of protein too. The sharp taste of cheese goes just right with the sweet grapes.

Ingredients:

Cheddar cheese cubes
Sprouts Organic Golden Round Crackers
Leftover roasted chicken
Cascadian Farm Peanut Pretzel Bars
Grapes

SHOP BACK-TO-SCHOOL

Create a Special Gift for Dad

It’s true—dad’s deserve pampering too! This Father’s Day show the dads in your life just the kind of self-care they deserve. Swap the typical pre-made gifts for something craftier with these four heartfelt DIY gifts. Not only will your favorite dad enjoy spending time unwinding, but he’ll appreciate the personal touch of a gift made with love!

Homemade Shaving Cream

Moisturized and refreshed–that’s how the dads in your life will feel after receiving this nourishing, homemade shaving cream! Using only a handful of ingredients, you can whip this gift up in a pinch for the perfect DIY Father’s Day gift!

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Whipped cocoa or shea butter
1/4 cup Avocado oil
1/4 cup Coconut oil
1 Tbsp. Baking soda
1/2 tsp. Vitamin E
3-5 drops Essential oil of choice (optional)

How to:

In a pot over low heat, melt the cocoa or shea butter along with the avocado and coconut oils. Once everything is melted, remove mixture from heat and whisk in the rest of the ingredients using an electric mixer until it starts to thicken and foam like shaving cream. Set in the fridge for a few minutes until it begins to harden and set. Transfer to a jar and decorate with labels or ribbon for easy gifting.

Relaxing Bath Soak

Sometimes the best gifts are the gifts you’d never buy for yourself! Luckily, this relaxing DIY bath soak might just do the trick to provide dad a little R&R this Father’s Day.

Ingredients:

3 cups Sprouts Epsom Salt
1/2 cup Almond oil
10 drops Lavender essential oil

How to:

In a small bowl, combine and mix all ingredients. Transfer to a jar and decorate with labels or ribbon for easy gifting.

Coffee Face & Body Scrub

This DIY coffee face & body scrub is perfect to help dad revamp his morning routine all while paying homage to his favorite cup o’ joe! That’s what we call a win-win.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Coffee grounds
1/4 cup Coconut oil
1/4 cup Coarse brown sugar

How to:

In a small bowl, combine and mix all ingredients. Transfer to a jar and decorate with labels or ribbon for easy gifting.

Sore Muscle Balm

Whether he’s on or off the clock, we know the dads in your life work hard! So why not make this revitalizing sore muscle balm? This warming balm is perfect to use on sore muscles while winding down at night to keep him feeling his best.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Almond oil
1/2 stick Beeswax
3, 1-inch Ginger root slice
3-5 drops Peppermint essential oil
3-5 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
3-5 drops Cinnamon essential oil

How to:

Heat the almond oil in a small saucepan then add three, 1-inch slices of peeled ginger and set on low for 10 minutes. Remove the ginger and add in the beeswax until melted. Remove mixture from heat and add in 3-5 drops of each essential oil. Transfer to a glass container or tin and let cool. Once cooled, the mixture should be hardened and ready to use.

SHOP DIY INGREDIENTS

Put a sparkle in Dad’s eye this Father’s Day by gifting him a customized basket that caters to his grilling, snacking, zen or fitness side. These baskets were put together with our favorite dads, grandpas, uncles and fathers-in-law in mind! Each product can be shopped at Sprouts.com.

Grill Master

This basket, made by our blogger friend, Andrea, from Beautiful Eats & Things, has everything Dad needs to make grilling a breeze! Perfectly put together with tasty BBQ sauce and cold beer, it will definitely be a gift he’ll never forget.

Supplies

BBQ Brush Set
5-piece Wooden Utensil Set
Beer of choice (Andrea used Elysian Space Dust IPA 6-pack beer)
Sprouts Greek Olive Oil
Sprouts Organic Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Sprouts Cayenne Pepper
The Spice Hunter Garlic Herb Sensation Grinder-Salt Free
Rib Rack Pork Marinade
Sprouts Coconut Rolls
Wire basket
Tissue paper

Directions

Note: beer is best refrigerated before gifting.
Line basket with tissue paper.
Arrange items in order from largest to shortest in front to back order, starting with the utensil set. The smallest items, cayenne pepper and herb grinder, should be placed in front.

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Brews and Bites

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach—we couldn’t agree more! With this basket, you can personalize with Dad’s favorite snacks. We chose pork rinds, jerky and chocolate, but feel free to mix and match for a custom, flavorful and satisfying gift. Basket crafted by our blogger friend, Sarah, from Bug and Bookie.

Supplies

EPIC Pork Rinds
EPIC Steak and Beef Strips
Duke’s Smoked Sausage
Blue Moon beer
Wonderful Pistachios
Mixed nuts
Chocolate bar
Sprouts Organic Green Sriracha
Homeplate Honey and Peanut Butter
Country Archer beef jerky
Wire basket
Crinkle paper

Directions

Fill basket 1/3 of the way with crinkle paper and fill with various products.

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Zen for Men

Let Dad unwind with relaxing bath products—he’ll really love the feeling after a soothing eucalyptus and citrus bubble bath. Bonus: the ocean sport body wash will have him feeling extra good. Basket put together by our blogger friend, Chrissy, from Chrissy Marie Blog.

Supplies

Jason Men’s Ocean Sport Body Wash
Sprouts Invigorating Body Lotion in Rosemary & Mint
Sprouts Goat’s Milk Bar Soap
Everyone Bubble Bath in Eucalyptus Citrus
Every Man Jack Deodorant in Cedarwood
Sprouts Epsom Salt
Bull Dog Original Shave Gel in Aloe Green Tea
Aura Cacia Mineral Bath in Tranquil Chamomile
Metal bucket
Crinkle paper

Directions

Line the bottom of the bucket with crinkle paper. Place products in the bucket.

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Fitness and Nutrition

Dad will be powering through his workouts, thanks to the supplements, vitamins, and fitness gear in this basket! Summer workouts will be a breeze. Basket put together by our blogger friend, Audrey, at The Audrey Reel.

Supplies

Ancient Nutrition Keto Protein in Chocolate
Blender Bottle
Life Factory Glass Water Bottle
Nuun Hydration Energy Tablets in Cherry Limeade
(3) Ultima Individual Electrolyte Replenishing Powder Pouches
(2) RX Bar Peanut Butter & Berries Protein Bars
(2) RX Bar Double Chocolate Protein Bars
Roasted Salted Mixed Nuts (found in the bulk section)
Planet Blue 100% UVA/UVB Protection Sport Sunglasses
Thinksport SPF 50+ Sunscreen
Duffle bag

Directions

Fill a duffle bag of your choice with Dad’s fitness favorites.

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Try These Simple Swaps

Short on ingredients for your favorite recipes? No problem! Try these 10 common baking substitutions next time you’re in a pinch. You’d be surprised at what ingredients can be swapped to create the same, tasty recipes.

Staple: Eggs

Simple swap:

1 whole banana per 1 egg

1 Tbsp. applesauce per 1 egg

Staple: Butter

Simple swap:

3/4 cup coconut oil per 1 cup butter

1 cup avocado, mashed per 1 cup butter

Staple: Sugar

Simple swap:

3/4 cup maple syrup per 1 cup sugar

Staple: Buttermilk

Simple swap:

1 cup whole milk + 1 Tbsp. lemon juice per 1 cup buttermilk

1 cup plain yogurt per 1 cup buttermilk

Staple: Bakers Chocolate

Simple swap:

3 Tbsp. cocoa powder plus 1 Tbsp. oil per 1 oz. baking chocolate

Staple: Vanilla Bean

Simple swap:

1 Tbsp. vanilla extract per 1 whole vanilla bean

Staple: Vegetable Shortening

Simple swap:

1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. butter per 1 cup shortening

Staple: Breadcrumbs

Simple swap:

1 cup rolled oats per 1 cup breadcrumbs

Staple: Vinegar

Simple swap:

2 Tbsp. lemon juice per 1 Tbsp. vinegar

Staple: Powdered Sugar

Simple swap:

1 cup granulated sugar + 1 Tbsp. cornstarch per 1 cup powdered sugar

Combine in a food processor for 10 minutes or until a powder-like consistency is formed.

SHOP BAKING STAPLES

Shower mom with love this Mother’s Day! From a picnic basket perfect for one-on-one time, to a basket she’ll grab for a relaxing night, we’ve crafted a variety of baskets full of gooddness—perfect for showing just how special the moms in our lives are.

Brunch & Bake Basket

Celebrate Mom with this brunch & bake basket containing everything you need for a full day of celebrations! Begin with blueberry muffins and buttermilk pancakes while sipping locally ground coffee, then extend the fun memory-making by baking brownies and cookies together. Basket provided by Aimee, at AimeeBroussard.com.

SUPPLIES:

Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free Baking Flour
Miss Jones Baking Co. Blueberry Muffin Mix
Bob’s Red Mill Buttermilk Pancake Mix
Finding Home Farms Organic Maple Syrup
Wild Friends Butter Spreads, assorted flavors
Lakanto Brownie Mix
Lakanto Cookie Mix
Lily’s Milk Chocolate Baking Chips
Lily’s White Chocolate Baking Bar
Sprouts Pineapple Juice Cans
Big River French Truck Coffee
Nut Pods French Vanilla Creamer
Get Real Wooden Coffee Scoop + Clip

INSTRUCTIONS:

Begin by lining your basket of choice with a flour sack, colorful napkins or tissue paper. Add an empty muffin container to the back of the basket to give those items a boost. Add the items to the basket beginning with the taller items in the back and working your way forward with the smaller items. Add ribbon to glass items to give them extra charm. Finish with a color-coordinating bow tied to the front of the basket. Hole punching the corners of the butter spreads and attaching them to the bow gives the basket interest. Include a homemade recipe for an added personal touch.

Brunch & Bake Basket

Self-care Basket

The Mother’s Day self-care basket includes items for all things fitness, wellness and self-care. It includes nutritious snacks for the busy mom on the way to work or workout, hydration to keep her skin glowing and recovery and relaxation items to help her wind down after a long day. Basket provided by Mai Lyn, at MaiLynNgo.com.

SUPPLIES:

Ranch Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips
Sprouts Essentials Epsom Salt
Sprouts Almonds Roasted and Unsalted
Strawberry Liquid IV
Sprout Essentials Coconut Bath Bomb
All Good Hand Sanitizer Gel
Vast Vanilla Bean Plant Protein Drink
Iconic Protein Drink
C2O Coconut Water
Aura Cacia Calming Chill Pill Fizzy Bath

INSTRUCTIONS:

Pick a basket or box to fill with crinkle paper of choice. Choose items in a similar color scheme. Select a mix of packaging from bagged, bottled and boxed to add variety then add some ruffled tissue paper for texture finished with a handwritten card.

Self-care Basket

Spring Picnic Basket

Picnics are a wonderful way to connect and enjoy each other’s favorite delights together. Create a personalized picnic gift basket for Mother’s Day by collecting assorted snacks. I always love to pack deliciously smooth cheese, fresh bread, jam, and sparkling drinks. You can even add in summer sausage! It’s like having a beautiful charcuterie board all wrapped up in one special gift. Basket provided by Tabitha, at FreshMommyBlog.com.

SUPPLIES:

Alba Sun Screen
EO Hand Sanitizer
Lip balms
Sprouts Fizzy Vitamin C Packets
Burt’s Bees Rescue Ointment
Snacks of choice: fresh bread, fig jam, cheese, assorted nuts and fruit, etc.
Sprouts Sparkling Lemonade
Eco utensils
Blanket or cloth napkins
Basket of your choice

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a basket of choice, begin by layering a blanket or cloth napkins. Add gifting “ingredients” until basket looks filled and presentable. Try to layer by starting with the taller items in the back of the basket and work your way forward by adding in the smaller items.

DIY Spring Picnic Basket

Kick Back and Relax Basket

All moms deserve to take some time for themselves. This Kick Back and Relax Basket is a must-have gift for those moms who enjoy the cleansing aura of alone time. She’ll have just what she needs for a hot soak in the bath and a soothing cup of tea. Basket idea provided by Jenn, from HelloRigby.com

SUPPLIES:

Soothing Touch Bath Salts
Pukka Three Ginger Tea
Sprouts Essentials Orange Blossom Bath Bomb
Sprouts Essentials Deep Cleansing Facial Towelettes
Sprouts Essentials Uplifting Body Lotion
Andalou Instant Luminous Face Mask
Sprouts Chocolate-flavored Coconut Rolls
Sprouts Coconut Mango Lip Balm
Endangered Species Chocolate Tiger Dark Chocolate With Espresso Beans Bar
Tissue paper
Basket of your choice

INSTRUCTIONS:

Layer the bottom of a basket with tissue paper Add all ingredients into the basket.

DIY Kick Back and Relax Basket

Latte Lover Basket

This Mother’s Day basket is perfect for the coffee-loving mama! It’s filled with everything she’ll need to craft the ultimate cup of joe! Begin with a K-cup brew, she can flavor with her favorite spices. There are even options for her to grab a cold brew if she’s on the go. There are plenty of sweet treats as well. Basket idea by Jamie, at TheGirlyPearly.com

SUPPLIES:

(3) Vital Proteins Single Serve Collagen Creamer Packets
(2) Bulletproof Cold Brew, one in vanilla and one in mocha
Tillamook Stumptown Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cream
Sprouts Ground Cinnamon
Grady’s Cold Brew
Sprouts Coconut Water with Coffee 
Bolthouse Farms Mocha Cappuccino
Sprouts Coconut Rolls
Cold Brew High Brew Coffee
Sprouts Organic Dark Chocolate and Caramel with Sea Salt Bar
Sprouts Organic Sprouts Blend K-cups
Plastic basket of your choice

INSTRUCTIONS:

Keep the cold brew, ice cream and mocha cappuccino drink refrigerated until the basket is ready to be gifted. Place all items into the basket.

DIY Latte Lover Basket

Make it homemade while you’re at home

Let’s use this extra time at home to try something new! This 14-day list will not only spark your creativity, but will show you how to use simple ingredients around the house to help you save a little, too. You’ll be surprised at what you can create using common household items. From homemade dry shampoo to delicious no-bake cookies, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Day 1:  Homemade Salad Dressing

Running low on your favorite salad dressings? Don’t worry–they’re simple to make. Give this citrus vinaigrette a try!
Ingredients:

1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
3/4 cup Fresh orange juice
1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. Sea salt
1/2 tsp. Orange zest
2 whole Garlic cloves, crushed or pressed

How to: Combine all the ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, shake well and pour over your favorite greens, or use as a zesty marinade for poultry and fish.

Day 2: DIY Play Dough

Keep the kids busy with simple, homemade play dough. Here’s how:
Ingredients:

2 cups All-purpose flour
3/4 cup Salt
4 tsp. Cream of tartar
2 Tbsp. Coconut oil
Food coloring of choice

How to: Combine ingredients in a large pot and cook over medium heat until dough has thickened. Remove from heat, placing the dough in a large bowl to cool slightly. Once cooled, knead dough until smooth and divide into six balls. Add food coloring of choice to each ball and store in a bag or jar.

Day 3: At-home Cleaning Spray

Freshen up your home with a natural, homemade cleaning spray. Not only is it free from harsh chemicals, the essential oils will leave your home smelling like a relaxing, spa retreat.
Ingredients:

1 Empty spray bottle
1/2 cup White vinegar
1/2 cup Rubbing alcohol (70% or more)
1 cup Distilled water
3-5 drops Essential oil or citrus rinds of choice

How to: Combine all ingredients into an empty spray bottle and use to wipe down or freshen up surfaces around your home.

Day 4: Three Ingredient Pancakes

Tied for ingredients while you’re at home? No worries! This easy, kid-friendly pancake recipe only requires three ingredients: bananas, oats and eggs.
Ingredients:

2 Bananas, ripe
2 Eggs
1/2 cup Oats

How to: Mash bananas thoroughly in a medium-sized bowl. Add the eggs and oats, stirring until the mixture is combined. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat, adding a non-stick cooking spray or coconut oil—whichever is available. Pour the mixture onto the skillet, letting cook until the sides are firm and golden (about four minutes), then flip the pancake, cooking until golden brown (about 2 minutes). Repeat with the remaining batter. Tip: If you have the ingredients, try serving with fresh fruit, creamy peanut butter or sweet-spicy cinnamon for a fun take!

Day 5: No-bake  Cookies

Satisfy your sweet tooth cravings without the bake-time! No-bake cookies are a delicious blend of nutty peanut butter and rich cocoa—perfect for making your day a little better.
Ingredients:

2 cups Granulated sugar
1/2 cup Butter
1/2 cup Milk
1/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
3 cups Quick oats
1/2 cup Peanut butter, creamy or crunchy

How to: Combine the butter, sugar, cocoa powder and milk in a medium-sized saucepan. Cooking on medium heat, stir the mixture frequently until all ingredients are blended, bringing the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, let sit for seventy-five seconds, refraining from stirring. Remove from heat, adding in peanut butter, oats and vanilla extract, combining completely. On a baking sheet with parchment paper, drop two tablespoons of mixture at a time. Let cool until hardened (about 20-30 minutes).

Day 6: Essential  Oil  Bath  Soak

Make the most of your time at home by investing in some R&R time. Using this DIY bath soak can give you some much-needed me-time before tackling the day–just use 2-3 scoops!
Ingredients: For Lavender Bath Salts:

1/2–1 cup Kosher Salt
1/2 cup Baking soda
2 sprigs Fresh rosemary, minced
10 drops Lavender essential oil

For Lemon and Rosemary Bath Salts:

3/4 cup Coconut oil
2 cups Sprouts Epsom Salt
2 sprigs Fresh rosemary, minced
10 drops Lemon essential oil

How to: Combine all ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl. Blend well and store in an airtight container. Tip: a mason jar makes the perfect storage container for up to six months!

Day 7: Simple Lemonade

Spring is here and what better way to feel refreshed than with a tangy pitcher of lemonade made straight from the comfort of your home!
Ingredients:

1 cup Lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
2 cups Sugar
1 Fresh lemon
3-4 cups Cold water

How to: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Heat, stirring frequently until sugar is completely dissolved to create a simple syrup. Let cool. In a large pitcher, combine simple syrup, lemon juice and water, until desired strength is achieved. Chill in the refrigerator for at least thirty minutes. Garnish with fresh lemon slices. Tip: To jazz up this simple lemonade, try adding apple and ginger, blackberry and basil, lavender and berry or fresh kale!

Homemade overnight oats in a jar with fruit

Day 8: Easy Overnight  Oats

Breakfast is easy when you make it the night before! Simply combine oats, milk of choice and toppings for a quick breakfast or snack. Give this recipe a try or get creative with whatever you may have in your pantry.
Ingredients:

1/2 Banana, ripe
1/3 cup Rolled oats
2/3 cup Almond milk
1 Tbsp. Almond butter
1 tsp. Honey
Fruit for topping

How to: Mash the almond butter, honey and banana into a jar or bowl. Once combined, add the milk and oats. Stir well to combine. Cover your jar or bowl and refrigerate overnight. Tip: If you don’t like cold oats, you can still pop it in the microwave for a warm treat.

Day 9: DIY Dry Shampoo

One of the best self-care tips for when you’re staying home is to still get ready in the morning. It can help you feel refreshed and promote a daily routine. If you find yourself running low on your favorite beauty essentials, you may be able to create them from scratch–like this homemade dry shampoo!
Ingredients:

1/2 cup Cornstarch
1/2 cup Baking soda
1-2 drops Essential oil of choice
Cocoa powder as needed to match your hair color

How to: Combine ingredients in a bowl, slowly adding cocoa powder 1 Tablespoon at a time until the color begins to match your roots. Blonde hair without dark roots may not need any cocoa powder at all. Very dark hair, such as black, can forego the cornstarch and just use cocoa powder and baking soda. Apply mixture with an old makeup brush to your roots and brush through hair to blend.

Day 10: One-pan Trail  Mix

Do you have a pantry full of half-used nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruits leftover from other recipes? Well, you’re in luck! Create a trail mix choc-full of nutrients using a variety of items. No matter what you have, aim for a hearty variety of salty and sweet.
Ingredients:

2 cups Unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup Raw or salted almonds
1 cup Raw or salted cashews
1 cup Raw or salted pecans
1 cup Dark chocolate chips
1 cup Dried cranberries

How to: On a rimmed baking sheet, combine the coconut flakes, almonds, cashews and pecans. Toss to mix, then bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Once cooled, add the dark chocolate chips and cranberries. Mix well and enjoy!

Day 11: DIY Tea Blend

Practice a little self-care and sip on a homemade tea. Your spice cabinet is full of aromatic ingredients to create the perfect drink for unwinding.
Ingredients:

1 cup Boiling water
1 Tbsp. Dried peppermint leaves
1/2 Tbsp. Ground ginger
Fresh lemon juice to taste

How to: Combine the dried ingredients into a tea infuser or create your own using a paper coffee filter and string. Allow to steep in hot water for two-three minutes. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and enjoy!

No Bake Energy Bites with Rolled Oats and Fruit

Day 12: No-bake  Energy  Bites

Give yourself a boost of energy and nutrients with these tasty, no-bake energy bites!
Ingredients:

1/4 cup Old fashioned oats
1/4 cup Nut butter of choice
1/4 cup Raisins or dried fruit of choice
1/8 tsp. Dried cinnamon
1/8 cup Maple syrup
1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract

How to: Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl until well combined. Using a spoon, scoop 1 Tablespoon into your hands and roll into a ball. Place on a tray or plate and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes, then enjoy!

Day 13: One-pot  Pasta

Calling all pasta-lovers! This one’s for you–make a simple one-pot pasta dish you and the whole family will love.
Ingredients:

16 oz. Spaghetti
1 tsp. Oregano
2 tsp. Salt
2 1/2 cups Sprouts Organic Vegetable Broth
4 Garlic cloves, sliced
1 tsp. Black pepper
1 14.5oz. can Muir Glen Organic Diced Tomatoes
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
1/2 lrg. Onion, chopped
20 Basil Leaves

How to: Combine all ingredients except grated cheese into a large pot. Bring to a boil. When boiling, reduce to a simmer until pasta is fully cooked. You may need to drain some excess liquid and re-season to taste. Add grated cheese and serve.

Day 14: Yogurt  Pizza Dough

Homemade pizza dough isn’t as hard as it may seem. Our friend, Danny Seo, gave us a simple, two-ingredient recipe that anyone can make!
Ingredients:

2 cups Self-rising flour
1 cup Organic Greek plain whole milk yogurt
Pizza toppings of choice

How to: Combine flour and yogurt on a cutting board or in a bowl, mix with hands until dough forms. Once dough is formed, sprinkle some flour on countertop or cutting board and roll dough into pizza shape with a rolling pin. Place dough on baking sheet. Add toppings of choice (Danny used tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella balls and added fresh basil once cooked). Fold in edges of dough to form a crust, cook 8 to 10 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted at 450°F. Tip: If the dough feels too dry, add water a tablespoon at a time while pushing the dough down and out, stretching it flat in front of you with the heels of your hands.

Finding the balance between work and home can be a challenge but it’s not impossible. We’ve collected a couple self-care tips and tricks to help you while working from home!

Establish a Routine

Establishing a daily routine can help eliminate stress, promote good sleep and aid in creating healthy habits. We often get overwhelmed with everything happening in our day-to-day lives, but sticking to a routine can assist you in taking control and keeping your mind at ease. To best stick to your routine, try writing it down or keeping a journal to track your progress.

Physical Activity

It is important to keep some physical activity in your daily routine. You don’t have to have an intense workout to get the benefits of activity. Consider a walk or run around your neighborhood, maybe your favorite yoga routine or cardio workout.

Healthy Snack Habits

Food plays a huge role in how our bodies perform during the day. Consider changing your snack options to foods that will help positively fuel your body and increase your brain health. Try nuts such as almonds or walnuts, dried fruit like apricots, or yogurt and granola. There are plenty of healthy snack options to keep you healthy and happy throughout the day.

Take a Break!

It may become easy to get caught up with work, but remember to take a break and take a breath! Delight in a cup of tea, step outside for some fresh air or make this amazing DIY Sugar Scrub to enjoy after your busy day. Don’t forget to give yourself a moment to relax and reset throughout the day to ensure your focus is always where it needs to be.

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Day 1:  Homemade Salad Dressing

Day 5: No-bake  Cookies

Day 6: Essential  Oil  Bath  Soak

Day 8: Easy Overnight  Oats

Day 10: One-pan Trail  Mix

Day 12: No-bake  Energy  Bites

Day 13: One-pot  Pasta

Day 14: Yogurt  Pizza Dough